Prenatal Dietary Concerns

if u have eat takis before and alot and u havent died then no....... also for some people its bad to eat takis late at night it can cause some weird virus for a few days how do i kno cuz i did it and it doesnt feel good i was sleeping and couldnt get up for 3 days no lie

Yes. Very much...

I was trying to find out the same thing, and this is what I found on Lifespan.org: "Fish such as shark, swordfish, king mackerel, tilefish, bluefish and striped bass. These fish contain high levels of methyl mercury. Pregnant women should also avoid shellfish that is raw or undercooked and "should never consume sushi, sashimi, ceviche or tuna carpaccio," Buban warns. Fish such as salmon and cod are safe to eat. Pregnant women can safely eat up to twelve ounces of cooked fish per week, with a maximum of six ounces of albacore tuna during that week. "

Yes.

Pregnancy requires a certain amount of fats to be present in order to conceive. You will also need enough protein in your diet to be fertile (and to bring a pregnancy to term). Some people cannot process plant protein well enough alone to achieve this needed level and must supplement.

It is always best to consult your doctor and discuss your diet with them in detail to determine if you're getting the right nutrition in order to conceive.

yes definetely safe , what not to eat during pregnancy is listed here http://www.easyninemonths.com/pregnancy_diet.htm

you can potentially get pregnant at any time of the month if you have unprotected sex. your chances are higher closer to ovulation. you can potentially get pregnant at any time of the month if you have unprotected sex. your chances are higher closer to ovulation.

If your periods are regular say 28 days a cycle and generally are not erratic. then very close to you next due date when you will be getting periods...or just about four to five days before onset of periods you will not conceive. all the same some women do get pregnant so it cannot be relied upon entirely.

Most definetly not you should not even be eating cooked eggs while pregnant as eggs contain samonella which can have devasting effects on an unborn child!

Cheese - soft mould-ripened or blue cheese should be avoided, i.e. cheese that has a blue vein in it or the type of skin or crust that is found on cheese such as Brie or Camembert. Unpasteurised soft cheeses, such as those made from sheep and goat's milk are also best avoided.

Once the meat is pre-cooked, pre-packed and from a reputable manufacturer, then it is perfectly safe to eat while pregnant. You should only be wary of meat which may have been lying around on a deli counter all day, or raw meat.

Other things to avoid while pregnant are liver (due to the high vitamin A content - toxic to pregnant women), any patés, anything made using unpasteurised egg, coleslaw which has been out on a deli counter, any of the really smelly veined cheeses like Brie.

There are of course other foodstuffs and situations to avoid,

http://www.americanpregnancy.org

is a good website to check out, and your obgyn place should be able to advise you on that as well.

for sure! my mother drank like a fish the whole way through. i turned out okay.

no! you should not drink while pregnant! 9 times out of 10 the baby winds up with problems

YES

As they are cooked prior to eating they are safe to eat from the bacterial contamination point of view. However they may contain heavy metals. For more information see the associated website.

Unfortunately these delicious fruit are not best suited for those that are expecting. The raw berries are known to carry the bacteria called erymedia cranberis which can cause moderate to severe mutations to the fetus. Processed cranberries like cranberry juice and sauce are fine as the bacteria has been safely removed and poses no risk to mommy or the baby.

I think you are fine. Some women drink apple cider vinegar to reduce indigestion. I have also heard that it can help induce labor. Some women do not realize that they are pregnant till about 6 or 7 weeks and have drank heavily (celebrating turning 21) and their babies are fine. Usually alcohol consumption doesn't really bother your baby the first couple of weeks unless you are binge drinking. But I am in NO WAY suggesting that it is okay. I am just saying that you shouldn't be too concerned if this has already happened.

Try to avoid eating uncooked food like seafood which can cause diarrhea or amoebiasis which can cause severe cramping.

Yes. Dried fruit, such as raisins, apricots, cherries, and cranberries are high in essential iron. The health benefits of raisins include relief from constipation, acidosis, anemia & fever.

At first it would be okay, but eventually malnutrition would develop a plethora of different diseases and would severely affect your quality of life, which may result in death.

However, most products from the supermarket come fortified with extra vitamins and minerals, so a vitamin deficiency is highly unlikely in a developed country. Unless of course you only eat white rice for the rest of your life.

I've actually experience some symptoms of vitamin deficiency and that's why I started taking multivitamins.

Eating spicy foods is not harmful (It may be uncomfortable due to heartburn or gas). There are millions of pregnant women around the globe that eat spicy food every day, and guess what? The babies are unaffected by the spice of food. Your body processes the food and delivers nutrition and everything else the baby needs.

Its a good idea to stay clear of all shellfish especially raw when pregnant and breatsfeeding as they carry harmful bacteria which can damage you and your child. Although cooked shellfish and seafood is perfectly fine if thouroughly cooked

There really isn't a list to tell you what you can and cant eat, but the first warning foods are Fish because of the mercury that they have have through the water, you don't want to eat any kind of raw fish like oysters, and sushi, theres other names but I would just stay away from fish all together but that's me, then they say not to eat peanuts, or even peanut butter because peanuts have a high allergic reaction to babies and children at a young age, but that's up for argument about not eating it when your pregnant, and if you breastfeed you might want to stay away from cabbage and alot of broccly (spelling) because it might give the baby bad gas but they doctors say its up to the baby and the foods they can tolerate.

The only thing I was told not to eat was Tuna. Fresh fish is actually supposed to be good for you and your baby. As of peanut butter, I've only read positive feedback. I've been told to increase my intake while pregnant.

I stayed away from anything that could cause salmonella; like raw eggs that can be found in ceaser salad dressing, unpasturized cheeses, like feta cheese, ricotta cheese, etc. I also made sure the meats that I ate were cooked properly. Make sure your chicken and pork are absolutley cooked to the correct temperature, pregnant or not, but it was recommended to me while pregnant to eat beef that is cooked to medium at least. I love my steaks medium rare, but pregnancy is no game. Better to be safe then sorry. I ate salmon once a week, unless I had a can of tuna. There are alot of good fatty acids in salmon, and more importantly, drink alot of water and limit your caffiene intake! Water is just as much your babies life source as food. Vegetables are good for making your sure your breast milk has all the nutrients it needs, so unless your baby is obvuiously having problems because of it, I wouldn't cut out the greens. Listen to your body, keep your stress level down, and have a Happy Pregnancy.

Doctors recommend against soft cheeses such as feta and brie.

Do not eat liver because there is too much vitamin A in it for the baby.

Do not eat raw eggs or any meat that may not be cooked long enough.

Now I was told and I have read that you can eat tuna while pregnant, just in moderaltion, so only one serving a week. And as far as the sushi and oyster thing goes, I know you can have them if it is cooked, just no RAW fish, (not all sushi is raw).

im pregnant, and i was told to stay away from processed meats, suck as balogna! also, soft chesse, as i saw above and i heard sea food... meaning shrimp, etc... but i also heard to learn to like fish so, if youre really unsure about that one, ask your doctor.. unless youre like me, and fish makes you vomit! good luck ladies!

I recived a list of things not to eat and here they are.1. hot dogs,luncheon meats, or deli meats unless they are reheated until steaming hot.

2. soft cheeses such as feta,Brie, Camembert, blue-veined, and Mexican-style cheese like "ques blanco fresco."

3. refrigerated pate, or meat spreds.

4. refrigerated smoked seafood like salmon, trout, whitefish, cod, tune, and mackerel.

5. Do not drink raw milk, or eat foods that contain unpasterized milk.

Things that can be eaten are

hard cheese, semi-soft cheese like mozzarella,pasteurized processed cheese slices and spreds, cream cheese, and cottage cheese.

canned or shelf-stable pate, and meat spreads.

canned fish like salmon and tuna, or shelf-stabled smoked seafood.

Peanuts are ok to eat as a snack.

What about foods from certain restraunts like...Red-Lobster, Silver-Bay, or even Stake restraunts...

I have found that eating grapes, per my sister's suggestion, will make me feel less naseua. As she pointed out, you can easily pop them into your mouth if you are giving a presenatation or something at work. And they are not messy.

I have heard not to eat raw fish or oysters this is my second pregnancy my first baby was stillborn I was nine months pregnant with him. I wish I would of ate all the right foods while I was pregnant it is very important to eat healthy for you and especially the baby

I AM PREGNANT AND HAVE READ SOME OF YOUR ANSWERS AND THEY ARE REALLY JUST THE SAME I HAVE BEEN TOLD TO NOT EAT LIVER,EGGS PEANUTS AND SHOULD EAT PLENTY OF VEG AND FRUIT AND YES YOU SHOULD DRINK MILK FOR CALCIUM TO HELP YOUR BABYS BONS GROW ALSO DRINK PLENTY OF WATER AND PURE ORANGE JUICE FOE SOME VITAMINS.TAKE CARE AND ENJOY AND BE SAFE DURING YOUR PREGNANCY.

I am now pregnant with my second child and am wondering if yogurt is safe to eat? I did not like yogurt until about a year ago and I am now eating it everyday for my lunch. Does anyone know if this is safe?

Yes, I just read in a magazine that yogurt is a good snack to eat when you're absolutely starving but don't want to eat a whole meal so close to dinner. So eat away!!

how about crabs, prawns, and mussels.? any ideas, Also is the laughing cow cheese considered soft cheese, I saw the ingredients and it does not say pasturized milk, only skimmed milk?

I was told by my doctor not to eat any preservatives and sushi

Just a correction, FETA is hard and not soft cheese. Apart from knowing it myself we asked the midwife and the hospital's pregnancy book said so as well, so it's safe to eat it.

You want to avoid fish. It is full of mercury and can harm your babies brain development. It does have good fat in it but the risk of mercury poisining is to high to risk it. You can get vitamina that have the good things that fish have but without the mercury. Look for DHA suppliments. A great person to talk to about all your prenatal questions is a Midwife. They have more time to really talk to you unlike a doctor. They are also great for labor. I prefer a Midwife for labor over a doctor as they really listen to you. You also do not have to delive with a Midwife to be able to see one. They are happy to do prenatals along with a doctor.

I loved my Midwife and I am sure you would also if you were interested. They are full of great info and really see you as a person and not just another sick person. (witch pergnancy is not a sickness)

If you have trouble finding one (if you are interested) do a Google search for local midwifes in your area. If you still do not find one then contact the closest one you can find and they should be able to help you find one closer.

Good luck with your baby and remember to stay away from the fish.

The issue with drinks like RedBull during pregnancy is not the sugar, it is the caffeine. It is good to keep your sugar intake reduced during your pregnancy, but it is better to keep your caffeine levels low.

I have heard that craving ice can be a sypmtom of anemia. She should talk to her doctor. It could just be one of the cravings that she will have. When I was pregnant, I craved things that I can't stand to eat. Everyone is differnt, but she should check with her doctor on ice or anything that you aren't supposed to eat. Such as dirt, brick, etc. No, this is not normal. This normally means you are lacking iron. Please see your health care provider.

Hi there dried fruits are very good for pregnant women it is loaded with calcium , iron , potassium basically all essential vitamin's and minerals, which is good for you and for your baby.

I am 22 weeks pregnant and i eat lots of dried dates , apricot, figs .my doctor told me to eat every day specially at 2nd and 3rd trimester.

An orange is a poor source of fat and protein among other things. However, it is a good source of citric acid and vitamin C.

plz can u answer Cement was not invented to be eaten. Did you understand my question no i meant when you eat cemennt would that stop you from being preganant When you went to your doctor for the first time after finding out that your pregnant they should have given you a questionaire asking about your diet and seeing if you were eating cement or craving asphalt or other weird things like this make sure you answer truthfully this is not healthy during or before pregnancy make sure you talk to your doctor about this so that they can help you so you and your child can be healthy and have a successful pregnancy Good Luck and God Bless!!!